Guardian's 2025 Culture Picks: Film, TV, Music Highlights
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AI school lockdown triggered by clarinet mistaken for gun
A Florida middle school was placed on lockdown after AI surveillance flagged a student's clarinet as a weapon. The incident highlights ongoing tensions between school safety tech and false alarms.
Ex-Marine Arrested, New Orleans Attack Plot Foiled
Federal authorities thwarted plans for an attack in New Orleans after arresting a former marine with weapons. Discover the details of the extremist plot and its links to a foiled California bombing.
Best Culture of the Year: Hidden Gems Not From 2025
Discover the standout films, books, and music from past years that captivated UK audiences in 2025. Our critics reveal their favourite hidden gems.
Labour's Facial Recognition Plan Sparks Privacy Fears
Labour's nationwide facial recognition consultation raises alarms over data security and state surveillance. Experts warn of inevitable leaks and misuse. Read the full analysis.
Irish DPC asked to investigate Microsoft over IDF data
Irish authorities are urged to investigate Microsoft for allegedly processing data that facilitated war crimes by the Israeli military, following Guardian revelations of mass Palestinian surveillance.
Young Brits Poised to Double UK Business Numbers
A new report reveals 67% of young Brits want to start a business, but traditional finance blocks growth. Discover the potential £24.6bn boost and government plans.
India scraps order for mandatory state app on smartphones
The Indian government has revoked a controversial order requiring all smartphones to come pre-loaded with a state security app, following fierce opposition from tech giants and privacy advocates. Read the full story.
Kink Community Reacts to BDSM Film 'Pillion'
The new UK film 'Pillion' explores a leather BDSM relationship, prompting authentic reactions from the kink community on representation, consent, and queer loneliness.
Photographer Jack Lueders-Booth's American Biker Portraits
Explore the raw and intimate portraits of American motorcycling culture by photographer Jack Lueders-Booth. Discover the stories behind the leather and chrome.
Sarah Everard's Legacy: Stamping Out Police Impunity
The damning Casey Review reveals a culture of impunity in UK policing. The lesson from Sarah Everard's murder is clear: systemic reform is non-negotiable. Read the urgent call for change.
Australian choir sings in ancient Indigenous Gumbaynggirr
A community choir in Coffs Harbour performs 'Black Smoke' in the Gumbaynggirr language, a powerful act of cultural preservation. Discover how music is reviving Australia's First Nations heritage.
Oxford's Word of the Year 2025 is 'Rage Bait'
Oxford University Press names 'rage bait' its 2025 Word of the Year, highlighting a tripling in use. Discover how this term defines online manipulation and our digital humanity.
New York Mayor-Elect's Arsenal Fandom Signals US Football Shift
The reaction of New York's mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani to a message from Arsenal legend Ian Wright highlights how football in the US has evolved from niche interest to a shared, cross-cultural phenomenon. Discover the changing landscape.
Rushdie on Kirk Murder and Surviving Assassination Attempt
Sir Salman Rushdie speaks to Sky News, linking Charlie Kirk's killing to America's gun culture and reflecting on his own 2022 stabbing. The author also shares his sceptical views on AI in creative writing.
Rushdie Links Kirk Murder to US Gun Culture
Sir Salman Rushdie tells Sky News the assassination of activist Charlie Kirk stems from America's pervasive gun culture. The author, a survivor of a 2022 stabbing, also shares his views on AI and creativity.
Cornish Language Granted Equal Status to Welsh and Gaelic
The Cornish language, Kernewek, has been submitted for the highest level of protection under the European Charter. Discover how this historic move will impact education, law, and culture in Cornwall.
Gomeroi woman's journey to revive Indigenous language
Ella Archibald-Binge travels to her grandfather's country in NSW to explore how language, culture, and country intersect for Gomeroi people reclaiming their heritage.
Irish Pub Crisis: 2,100 Closures Since 2005
New academic studies reveal Ireland's iconic pubs are vanishing, threatening community cohesion. Discover why this cultural cornerstone is disappearing and what it means for Irish society.
Fran Lebowitz's Hilarious Takes on Modern Life
Acclaimed author Fran Lebowitz shares her unfiltered opinions on everything from leaf blowers and hiking to dinner parties and contemporary novels in this exclusive interview.
Entertainment Guide: Sydney Sweeney, Sabaton & Neil Young
Discover what's on this week, from Sydney Sweeney's boxing biopic Christy to Sabaton's arena tour and a Neil Young album reissue. Your complete guide to UK culture.
David Young, linguistics author and Welsh lover, dies at 94
Remembering David Young, the linguistics scholar whose grammar books are used worldwide and whose passion for Wales defined his long retirement in Usk. Discover his remarkable life and legacy.
UK Christmas Culture Guide 2024: Top Events
Discover the best UK cultural events this Christmas season. From theatre shows and film releases to music concerts and art exhibitions, our guide has everything you need for a festive cultural feast.
Pearly Kings & Queens: 150 Years of London Charity
Discover how London's iconic Pearly Kings and Queens are celebrating their 150th anniversary while maintaining their vital charity work and traditions for future generations.
Beth Howard's pie empire built from burnout and grief
Cookbook author Beth Howard left tech burnout to master pie-making, becoming Hollywood's baker and creating documentary Pieowa about pie's unifying power. Discover her inspiring story.
Russia develops spy pigeons with brain implants
Russian scientists create remote-controlled pigeons using neural chips for surveillance operations. The birds can fly 310 miles daily with real-time direction control. Read the shocking details.
Modern Thanksgiving: Tradition and Meaning in the UK
Explore how Thanksgiving resonates in the UK, balancing commercial cynicism with genuine connection through food and tradition. Discover why this American holiday matters.
Bahrain Supreme Court Fight Over UK Surveillance Claims
Bahrain argues for sovereign immunity in UK Supreme Court over alleged digital surveillance of dissidents. Landmark case could reshape how authoritarian states monitor critics on British soil.
Fail Watching: Gen Z's Workplace Schadenfreude
34% of Gen Z admit to 'fail watching' - secretly enjoying colleagues' mistakes. Experts reveal why competitive job markets and social media fuel this workplace phenomenon.
Vance's Palantir ties threaten 2028 presidential ambitions
JD Vance faces mounting scrutiny over his deep connections to Palantir and Peter Thiel as he positions himself for a 2028 White House run. Will voter concerns about surveillance technology derail his political future?
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